Packers rumors: QB who ‘blew away’ coach takes step toward signing

The Green Bay Packers appear closer to signing a rookie quarterback. Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma is reportedly close to signing with the team, per Sports Illustrated. He played college football in Canada at Wilfrid Laurier University. That is a school in Ontario.

Elgersma reportedly impressed Packers coaches, during both his on-field activities and interviews in recent days. He also worked out with QB Country, a sports development agency for aspiring NFL football players.

“When I met Taylor for the first time, I was obviously blown away with his size and the length of his arms and hands. He looked the part,” QB Country coach Ben Neill said. “And then immediately when I met him, I could just kind of tell this guy is a quarterback. He just kind of walks like a quarterback, talks like a quarterback. Kind of an alpha leader, but also thoughtful, not super-flamboyant or over the top, just very genuine.”

The coach was also impressed with how Elgersma handled himself on the field.

“And so I kind of fell in love with his intangibles pretty quickly, as well as his tangibles. And then I started watching him throw and I was like, ‘Golly, look at this guy’s arm. He’s got the arm, too.’ So, it was just kind of a quick conclusion of, ‘Man, he’s got the size, I think he’s got the intangibles and then I think he’s also got the arm,’” Neill added.

The Packers already have Jordan Love, Malik Willis and Sean Clifford at quarterback. Green Bay finished the 2024 season with 11 victories.